Alok Dayal
About Alok Dayal
Alok Dayal is a Senior Technical Program Manager at Gupshup, with over six years of experience in technical program management across various companies, including Expedia Group and Walmart Global Tech India. He holds an MBA from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management and a BCom from Delhi University.
Work at Gupshup
Alok Dayal has been serving as a Senior Technical Program Manager at Gupshup since 2023. His role involves managing technical programs and collaborating with various teams to ensure the successful execution of projects. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Gurugram, Haryana, India.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Alok Dayal held several roles in prominent organizations. He worked at Walmart Global Tech India as a Senior Technical Program Manager from 2021 to 2023. He also spent several years at Expedia Group, where he progressed from Business Analyst to Technical Program Manager between 2014 and 2021. His early career included positions at Ebookers, Southall Travel, American Express, and KUONI BUSINESS TRAVEL INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED.
Education and Expertise
Alok Dayal holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, which he completed from 2007 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom Hons) from Delhi University, studying from 2003 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in technical program management, Agile, and Scrum methodologies.
Technical Program Management Skills
With over six years of experience in technical program management, Alok Dayal specializes in collaborating with engineering, data science, product, business, and strategy teams. He is skilled in facilitating end-to-end discussions for system and solution design and is adept at handling trade-offs to meet project goals. He also works closely with engineering managers on JIRA adoption, sprint planning, and backlog grooming.
Professional Contributions
Alok Dayal actively represents programs in various forums to enhance visibility and knowledge sharing. He conducts knowledge transfers and demos, highlighting the advantages and applications of the programs he manages. His focus on removing blockers and fostering collaboration among teams contributes to the overall success of the projects.